Jim Sullivan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1891-1898)
Jim Sullivan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1898 for the Boston Braves and the Columbus Solons, a span of 8 seasons. Across 70 career appearances, he went 26-28 with a 4.50 ERA and 97 strikeouts. He also batted .192 with 1 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- Died
- 11/29/1901 in Roxbury, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1891-04-22
- Last Game
- 1898-05-06
Full name: Daniel James Sullivan
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 81.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4.00 | 3.52 (-14%) | 0.0 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 11 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 178.1 | 231 | 94 | 58 | 45 | 4.74 | 4.77 (+1%) | -1239.2 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 225.1 | 268 | 101 | 68 | 33 | 4.03 | 4.36 (+7%) | -2121.2 |
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 89.0 | 91 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 3.94 | 4.30 (+8%) | 634.8 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 12.00 | 3.59 (-234%) | -774.8 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 26 | 28 | 70 | 57 | 46 | 2 | 3 | 514.0 | 621 | 257 | 171 | 97 | 4.50 | — | -3,500 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 213 | 26 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 44 | .192 | .229 | .235 | .463 | -1,017 |
Career AVG .192 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.
Career SLG .235 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.
Career OPS .463 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 22 | 85 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 14 | .176 | .296 (-40%) | .361 (-34%) | .399 (-47%) | .761 (-41%) | -584.9 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 31 | 88 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 21 | .216 | .290 (-26%) | .354 (-32%) | .387 (-27%) | .741 (-29%) | -432.2 |
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 13 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 71 | 213 | 26 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 44 | .192 | — | — | — | — | -1,017 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Away | 2 | 10.0 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 9.00 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-06 | BSN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-04-30 | BSN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-04-20 | BSN | BLN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-06 | BSN | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-04-30 | BSN | WSN | — | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1898-04-20 | BSN | BLN | L | 5.0 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 70 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jim Sullivan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jim Sullivan: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 22, 1891 and the final game on May 6, 1898, Jim Sullivan built the record summarized on this page. By club, Sullivan's seasons break down as the Boston Beaneaters (1891 through 1898) and the Columbus Solons (1891). The bio lists Sullivan as a pitcher who batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-10 and 155 pounds. The birth record reads April 25, 1867, in Charlestown, MA, USA. Sullivan's death is recorded on November 29, 1901, in Roxbury, MA, USA. On the record, Jim Sullivan was born Daniel James Sullivan.
Across 70 games (57 starts), Sullivan recorded 26 wins against 28 losses with a 4.50 ERA. Also on Sullivan's record: 97 strikeouts and 46 complete games. Against a 4.05 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 11.1% worse. The best win total was 11, in 1895. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.03 in 1896, when the league's was 4.36.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Sullivan
- What years did Jim Sullivan play?
- Jim Sullivan played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1898.
- Was Jim Sullivan a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Sullivan pitched in the major leagues, recording 26 wins and 97 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Sullivan hit?
- Jim Sullivan hit 1 career home run with 41 hits.
- What teams did Jim Sullivan play for?
- Jim Sullivan played for 2 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1891, 1895–1898) and the Columbus Solons (1891).
- What were Jim Sullivan's career stats?
- In 70 games, Jim Sullivan went 26-28 with a 4.50 ERA, 97 strikeouts, 514.0 innings pitched, and 3 saves. At the plate he had 41 hits and 1 home runs.
- What position did Jim Sullivan play?
- Jim Sullivan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Sullivan and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Sullivan was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Jim Sullivan's career ERA?
- Jim Sullivan finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 26-28 with 97 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Sullivan have?
- Jim Sullivan recorded 97 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Sullivan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Sullivan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.